I have been very busy with my canning projects these last few days. And I’ve learned several things. When I announced my canning ambitions to Chris, he paused thoughtfully, cocked his head and said accusingly “You’re trying to get us off the grid, aren’t you?!” I gave the idea some thought and realized that I … Continue reading »
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Farmers Market: Part 3
You all know how desperately I’ve been trying to find a local farmer’s market, sometimes driving upwards of 50 miles one way to save a dime on a bundle of green beans. Well, today I went out again on my quest. I’m relentless. I ended up on the south side of Lackland Air Force base, … Continue reading »
Lamest Farmer’s Market EVER
See all this produce that doesn’t know what it wants to be when it grows up? Stay tuned to find out what its career counselor suggested! I’ve been trying to figure out ways that I can save money on groceries in the futile hope that maybe, some month, I’ll be able to stay within my … Continue reading »
Berry Eeeenteresting
I’ve let you know previously that Texas-sized (I use the term disdainfully, which you can’t hear from typing, but know it’s there) containers of blueberries are available at the grocery store here. Well, I got another one the other day and started parading a series of blueberry-related treats around the house like a blueberry pimp … Continue reading »
Not yo mamma’s fruit salad, and other evidence of my produce binge
I went to the grocery store after the gym today, and kind of got log-jammed in the produce section. It all started with a 5lb tray of blueberries for $5.99. What fresh hell is that?? Do you know how many antioxidants are in that many blueberries? Do you know how pornographically enthusiastic I am about … Continue reading »
Doctors Gone Wild!
Do you remember how a couple of weeks ago I said that I was making my own cheese? Well, it was very difficult and low-yielding, but tasty. Last night I got to debut the mozzarella and some of my fresh basil (the one plant I’ve managed to keep alive, by some miracle that I cannot … Continue reading »
Chained to the stove…
Hangover breakfast. That’s all I was supposed to be making. Chris and I had an eventful, exTREMEly caloric fourth of July, and were both feeling dehydrated, hungry, nauseated, and achy. I volunteered to go into the kitchen to rustle up some food. What came out of the kitchen shows that I might be a little … Continue reading »
Breakfast Orgy
I get very excited about making elaborate breakfasts when Chris is home and we don’t have anything big planned for the morning. On this particular occasion, he went out and mowed the lawn like the caveman provider that he is, so I felt like he should be rewarded with more than just eggs or granola … Continue reading »
The Allergy Cake
Every once and a while, something so awesome happens that I have to give a big thumbs up heavenward to let God know that I am a grateful girl. This recently happened, when Chris came home to tell me that the first year allergy fellows are responsible for bringing dessert to this year’s potluck dinner. … Continue reading »
Roasted tomato soup
There were some GORGEOUS heirloom tomatoes at Cental Market. Now, I don’t really like fresh tomatoes. Actually, I won’t eat them. I know that’s the culinary equivalent of saying I kick puppies, but I’m not here to lie to anyone. I DO love cooked, seasoned tomatoes. I have never eaten tomato soup. I still won’t, … Continue reading »